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Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in resid fuel additives for reduced emissions

Assignee: Oryxe energy int incPriority: Mar 22, 2001Filed: Feb 26, 2002Granted: Nov 28, 2006
Est. expiryMar 22, 2021(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:JORDAN FREDERICK L
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Claims

Abstract

A resid fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any resid fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.

Claims

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1. A resid fuel composition comprising a base fuel and at least one additive wherein the additive comprises:
 a plant oil extract derived from grain; 
 a carotenoid; and 
 a thermal stabilizer. 
 
     
     
       2. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1 , wherein the grain is selected from the group consisting of fescue, clover, wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, flax, triticale, rice, corn, spelt, millet, amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa, kamut and teff. 
     
     
       3. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1  wherein the carotenoid is selected from the group consisting of β-carotene, α-carotene, lycopene, leutin, betatene and mixtures there of. 
     
     
       4. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1 , wherein the thermal stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils, nut oils, animal oils and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       5. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1  wherein the plant oil extract is derived from barley and the carotenoid is β-carotene. 
     
     
       6. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1  wherein the thermal stabilizer is meadowfoam oil. 
     
     
       7. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1  further comprising a diluent. 
     
     
       8. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1  further comprising a solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, benzene, o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene, cyclohexanes, hexane, octanes, nonanes, diesel fuel, jet fuel, gasoline, 2 cycle oil and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       9. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1  further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of octane improvers, cetane improvers, detergents, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, ignition accelerators, dispersants, anti-knock additives, anti-run-on additives, anti-pre-ignition additives, anti-misfire additives, anti-wear additives, antioxidants, demulsifiers, carrier fluids, solvents, fuel economy additives, emission reduction additives, lubricity improvers, oxygenates and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       10. The resid fuel composition of  claim 1  wherein the plant oil extract is barley oil extract, the carotenoid is β-carotene. 
     
     
       11. A resid fuel composition comprising a base fuel and at least one additive wherein the additive comprises:
 a hydrophobic plant oil extract; 
 a carotenoid; and 
 a thermal stabilizer selected from the group consisting of peanut oil, cottonseed oil, rape seed oil, macadamia oil, avocado oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, meadowfoam oil and mixtures thereof. 
 
     
     
       12. The resid fuel composition of  claim 11  wherein the plant oil extract is derived from a member of the  Leguminosae  family. 
     
     
       13. The resid fuel composition of  claim 11  wherein the plant oil extract is derived from grain. 
     
     
       14. The resid fuel composition of  claim 11  further comprising a diluent. 
     
     
       15. The resid fuel composition of  claim 11  further comprising a solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, benzene, o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene, cyclohexanes, hexane, octanes, nonanes, gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, 2 cycle oil and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       16. The resid fuel composition of  claim 11  further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of octane improvers, cetane improvers, detergents, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, ignition accelerators, dispersants, anti-knock additives, anti-run-on additives, anti-pre-ignition additives, anti-misfire additives, anti-wear additives, antioxidants, demulsifiers, carrier fluids, solvents, fuel economy additives, emission reduction additives, lubricity improvers, oxygenates and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       17. The resid fuel composition of  claim 11 , wherein the carotenoid is selected from the group consisting of β-carotene, α-carotene, lycopene, leutin, betatene and mixtures there of. 
     
     
       18. The resid fuel composition of  claim 11  wherein the plant oil extract is barley oil extract, the carotenoid is β-carotene. 
     
     
       19. A resid fuel composition comprising a base fuel and at least one additive wherein the additive comprises:
 a plant oil extract selected from the group consisting of hops oil extract, fescue oil extract, barley oil extract, green clover oil extract, wheat oil extract and mixtures thereof; 
 a carotenoid; and 
 a thermal stabilizer. 
 
     
     
       20. The resid fuel composition of  claim 19  wherein the carotenoid is selected from the group consisting of β-carotene, α-carotene, lycopene, leutin, betatene and mixtures there of. 
     
     
       21. The resid fuel composition of  claim 19 , wherein the thermal stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils, nut oils, animal oils and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       22. The resid fuel composition of  claim 19  wherein the plant oil extract is derived from barley and the carotenoid is β-carotene. 
     
     
       23. The resid fuel composition of  claim 19  wherein the thermal stabilizer is meadowfoam oil. 
     
     
       24. The resid fuel composition of  claim 19  further comprising a diluent. 
     
     
       25. The resid fuel composition of  claim 19  further comprising a solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, benzene, o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene, cyclohexanes, hexane, octanes, nonanes, gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, 2 cycle oil and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       26. The resid fuel composition of  claim 25  further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of octane improvers, cetane improvers, detergents, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, ignition accelerators, dispersants, anti-knock additives, anti-run-on additives, anti-pre-ignition additives, anti-misfire additives, anti-wear additives, antioxidants, demulsifiers, carrier fluids, solvents, fuel economy additives, emission reduction additives, lubricity improvers, oxygenates and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       27. A resid fuel additive comprising:
 a plant oil extract derived from barley; 
 β-carotene; and 
 a thermal stabilizer. 
 
     
     
       28. The additive of  claim 27  further comprising a diluent. 
     
     
       29. The additive of  claim 27  further comprising a solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, benzene, o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene, cyclohexanes, hexane, octanes, nonanes, resid fuel, jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, 2 cycle oil, and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       30. The additive of  claim 27  further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of from octane improvers, cetane improvers, detergents, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, ignition accelerators, dispersants, anti-knock additives, anti-run-on additives, anti-pre-ignition additives, anti-misfire additives, anti-wear additives, antioxidants, demulsifiers, carrier fluids, solvents, fuel economy additives, emission reduction additives, lubricity improvers, oxygenates and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       31. A resid fuel additive comprising:
 a hydrophobic plant oil extract; 
 a carotenoid; 
 a thermal stabilizer selected from the group consisting of peanut oil, cottonseed oil, rape seed oil, macadamia oil, avocado oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, meadowfoam oil and mixtures thereof; and 
 a solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, benzene, o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene, cyclohexanes, hexane, octanes, nonanes, resid fuel, jet fuel, diesel fuel, 2 cycle oil, gasoline and mixtures thereof. 
 
     
     
       32. The additive of  claim 31  wherein the plant oil extract is barley oil extract, and the carotenoid is β-carotene. 
     
     
       33. The additive of  claim 31  further comprising meadowfoam oil. 
     
     
       34. A resid fuel additive comprising a plant oil extract selected from the group consisting of hops oil extract, barley oil extract, fescue oil extract, green clover oil extract, wheat oil extract and mixtures thereof;
 a carotenoid; 
 a thermal stabilizer; and 
 a diluent. 
 
     
     
       35. A resid fuel additive comprising
 barley oil extract; 
 β-carotene; and 
 a thermal stabilizer. 
 
     
     
       36. The resid fuel additive of  claim 35  wherein the thermal stabilizer is meadowfoam oil.

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